Review of the JinBao JBEB-700 EEb

[jonesbrass]

So a while back, you were talking to Mickey W. and he mentioned some new models.
Would any of them look like this ?
Can you to comment yet ?

Please let us know what comes out of the conversation, Jonathan. BTW - checked out your video. The EEb seems like a very nice tuba. The Chinese manufacturers have come a long way!

[Wyvern]

Very nice... any chance of getting a similar demonstration on the F?

I have not got the F in stock as yet (expected July), but intend to do so once received - as with the other models (Lang travel tuba, JinBao 410 CC, 800 BBb, etc.)

I think it useful if potential customers have such demonstrations to help them decide if worth checking out for themselves.

[UTSAtuba]

+1 for a review of your other available horns. Great recording for those interested in these horns.

[Wyvern]

Great recording for those interested in these horns.

Thanks - it was done just using my Lumix FZ28 camera with built in microphone. I expect it did not pick up the full harmonics (???), but I think gives a fair representation of how the tuba sounds. Interesting it has not picked up any valve noise which did initially concern me. After playing the tuba in a couple of rehearsals, the valves seem to have now bedded-in and quietened somewhat.

If you can hear slight reverberant buzz on video I think that was sympathetic vibrations from the piano on which the camera was sitting.

[tubaforce]

Hello, Jonathan!

If you keep this up, I'm going to feel obligated to send you endorsement fees! Thanks so much for the excellent recording, and have fun on your forthcoming "vacation"!

Al

[Alex F]

How much does this tuba weigh? How does that compare to the Besson 981?

Thanks

[Wyvern]

How much does this tuba weigh? How does that compare to the Besson 981?

Going by my bathroom scales the Jinbao Eb weighs about 19lb compared to the quoted weight of 20lb 8oz for the Besson 981